How it smells
The first thing you smell is plum and grapefruit. The heart brings Indian ginger and Brazilian rosewood. On the skin it settles into incense and leather. Overall it smells citrus and warm spicy.
- Came out
- 1998
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Jako notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Karl Lagerfeld Jako EDC
Karl Lagerfeld is the house behind Jako EDC. It comes as Eau de Cologne.
Jako price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €7, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Prada Amber and Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber.
Other Karl Lagerfeld perfumes
This house has 26 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Lagerfeld, Karl Lagerfeld and Bois De Yuzu.
Day or night?
It is easy to wear from morning to evening.
How long Jako stays on skin
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. It lasts longer than Tom Ford Oud Wood. Base notes like incense and leather are the part that stays longest on the skin.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber and Amouage Interlude Woman spread further.
Its style
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by warm spicy and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and warm spicy smells and notes like Indian ginger and incense. Less obvious notes include bergamot, cardamom and sandalwood. Perfume fans rate it 4.08 out of 5.
Perfumes that smell like Jako
These perfumes have a close smell: Prada Amber (6 shared notes), Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber (6 shared notes), Tom Ford Oud Wood (8 shared notes) and Amouage Interlude Woman (7 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Is Jako good for summer?
It is better in winter and fall. In hot weather it can feel heavy.
Can women wear Jako?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 1998.